Job summary
Are you a qualified Allied Health Professional looking to return to practice?
Have you previously been on the HCPC register? Are you local to Somerset or looking to work within the South West? We'd like to hear from you! Once you apply, we'll be in touch ASAP to discuss your current situation and what you're looking for next.

Please note - this vacancy is for professions recognised by the HCPC.

Please note - this will be an unpaid Honorary Contract position. We can support you with a tailored supported programme to get you back onto the register asap. We will always try our best to accommodate your requirements in the hope that when you complete your return to practice hours, we would look to offer you a registered role within the Trust however this is dependent on the service needs/requirements at the time.

We'd be delighted to hear from the following professionals:

• Occupational Therapists
• ODPs
• Dietitians
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Radiographers
• Podiatrists
• Orthoptists
• Physiotherapists
• Orthotists
• Art Therapist

Main duties of the job
Our Return to Practice programme includes clinical practice, formal CPD, clinical supervision and support to complete application for HCPC re-registration.

Please see below information regarding this course.

• You will be employed on a 3-6/12 month honorary contract (to be discussed).
• Contracted hours will be agreed on an individual basis according to service needs and re-registration requirements. We are interested in hearing from both full and part-time applicants.
• The post will require effective communication skills, collaborative working as part of a multidisciplinary team and good time management.
• You'll be required to commit to:
  • Completing contracted hours
  • Completing professional competencies
  • Completing Trust Induction
  • Promoting the trust values throughout your contract
  • Registering with the HEE Return to Practice Programme

What can we offer?

• Support throughout the programme and during recruitment process
• Professional development opportunities across the trust
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• NHS Staff Benefits & discounts

About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details
Date posted: 02 April 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Honorary Contract
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 184-OL-PU-2861
Job locations:

• Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom
• Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, United Kingdom
• South Petherton Hospital, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EF, United Kingdom
• Wincanton Community Hospital, Dancing Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DQ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To be discussed in detail on application, dependent on experience and qualifications. Please see attached full job description for more information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• No HCPC sanctions
• Previously registered on the HCPC register OR hold qualification that enables you to be on the register
• AHP qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sophie Lawson-Blake
somersetnhsjobs@somersetft.nhs.uk